SB3904eng 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SB3904 Engrossed LRB104 20693 LNS 34193 b

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by adding Section 3-670.5 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/3-670.5 new)

Sec. 3-670.5. Autism and neurodivergent license plates.

(a) Beginning with the 2027 registration year, the Secretary of State, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, may issue special registration plates designated as autism and neurodivergent plates to residents of the State who are autistic or neurodivergent or who are parents of children who are autistic or neurodivergent. The special plates issued under this Section shall be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, autocycles, and motor vehicles of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. Plates under this Section shall expire according to the multi-year procedure established by Section 3-414.1 of this Code.

(b) The plates shall display the Just Bee icon used for identification of autistic or neurodivergent individuals. In all other respects, the design and color of the special plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary. An original certificate from a licensed physician that certifies the applicant, or the applicant's child, as autistic or neurodivergent shall accompany each application. The Secretary may, in his or her discretion, allow the plates to be issued as vanity plates or personalized in accordance with Section 3-405.1 of this Code. The plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln", as prescribed in subsection (b) of Section 3-412 of this Code. The Secretary shall prescribe the eligibility requirements and, in his or her discretion, shall approve and prescribe stickers or decals as provided under Section 3-412.